PR News | On the Move: Burson Names Stearns Chief Innovation Officer - Fri., Sep. 18, 2026

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    "excerpt": "Burson appoints Jennifer Stearns global chief innovation officer, effective Sept. 22. Stearns comes to Burson after over a decade at Accenture, where she most recently served as managing director for Accenture Interactive. She brings extensive experience leading global teams and complex workforce evolution initiatives at the intersection of technology, sales and organizational change. In her new post, Stearns will oversee Burson’s AI portfolio, guide the development of net-new client-responsive products and services and scale solutions across Burson’s global network. She will also design agentic workflows that build on the agency’s existing technology suite, taking innovation from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment. “Jennifer is an accomplished transformation leader who understands how to connect technology, data and strategy to address complex client challenges and create measurable value,” said Burson CEO Corey duBrowa. The ONE Campaign , a global, nonpartisan organization advocating for the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa, brings on Phoenix Ricks as chief communications officer, effective Sept. 21. Most recently, Ricks founded Girl Friday, a Washington-based global affairs firm helping multinational organizations understand geopolitical risk and develop communications and advocacy strategies. She previously led...",
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